Threadfin rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits lowland swamps, drainage ditches and streams that have abundant vegetation . Occurs in slow-flowing streams, swampy ponds and billabongs with abundant aquatic vegetation. Temperature and pH ranges are 23°-28°C and 5.2-6.6, respectively . Most commonly found along the heavily vegetated margins of lily lagoons and small streams. Feeds mostly on diatoms and micro-crustaceans. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm . Well established in the aquarium hobby, but its longetivity is relatively brief, averaging only 2-3 years .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threadfin rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Threadfin rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Threadfin rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C ; 5°S - 10°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Threadfin rainbowfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Threadfin rainbowfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Threadfin rainbowfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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